On the recordMay 7, 2012
The FOCUS Act makes significant revisions to the Lacey Act, revisions that we believe are necessary to prevent Americans from having their businesses raided by armed federal agents.
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congress.govRand Paul: “The FOCUS Act makes significant revisions to the Lacey Act, revisions that we believe are necessary to prevent Americans…”
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Paul emphasizes the need for changes to protect American businesses from federal overreach.
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